-LRB- CNN -RRB- -- Crews in Southern California struggled to get the upper hand on a fast-moving wildfire in Santa Barbara County early Tuesday .

Known as the White Fire , the blaze had already charred some 1,000 acres after getting its start Monday afternoon , U.S. Forest Service spokesman Andrew Madsen said . The flames were 5 % contained .

The Forest Service expects to have 700 personnel in place Tuesday morning .

The Santa Barbara Sheriff 's Department evacuated up to 6,000 people from the popular White Rock Campground at the end of the busy Memorial Day weekend as the wildfire advanced , public information officer Kelly Hoover said .

Although the fire caused minor damage to a ranger station , it quickly moved deeper into Los Padres National Forest , away from homes and structures , according to Madsen .

No injuries or fatalities have been reported .

Santa Barbara is located about 85 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles .

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The White Fire covers 1,000 acres and is 5 % contained

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Up to 6,000 people were evacuated from a popular camping area

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The wildfire is moving away from homes and structures , authorities say